Nick Murray

Nick is a 35-year-old Professional Guide from Zimbabwe. He attended high school in Zimbabwe and university in South Africa where he graduated with a Bsc. in Zoology. He has guided throughout Zimbabwe and has toured in Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Tanzania. He is experienced in wildlife management, game ranching and game capture.

His wildlife career began as a learner guide from 1988-1990 at Fothergill island, conducting game viewing from vehicles during his vacations from university. In 1990 he earned his learner guides license. From 1991-1994 he was a game ranch manager. He was involved in the development of an ostrich farm and got his license for game capture. In 1991 he earned his full license.

From 1995-1998 he was a freelance guide in various lodges and camps in the Kariba, Hwange, and Mana Pools areas. He also served as an examiner/observer on the board for the Professional Guides proficiency test.

Nick is married to Desiree Catterall, another Zimbabwe Professional guide, and between them they have 26 years experience in the Bush. This offers you the unique opportunity to have a husband and wife professional private guiding team and they are ideal guides for large groups or families with children.

Now parents of young Jed, Nick and Desiree have their own photographic safari company in the Zambezi Valley where they will personally guide you on a journey down the Zambezi River in the Mana Pools National Park. Mana Pools is a world heritage site and one of the most beautiful parks in Africa. Walking and canoeing amongst the elephants is an experience like no other. They can also guide you on your trip around Africa insuring that you have a quality experience at each camp.

Guided Safaris with Nick Murray

1. 12 Day Call of the Wild Safari to Zimbabwe - $4,995.00
This is a signature Africa Adventure Company safari where we have combined the active game viewing ventures of walking in Northern Hwange and canoeing in Mana Pools in Zimbabwe. You may have an exclusive group from 2 persons up to 6 persons per guide....view safari

2. 04 Day Canoe Trip Down the Zambezi River - From $1,150.00
Your group canoe safari begins at the west end of Mana Pools National Park, canoeing down river to finish at the eastern end of the park. All supplies are carried in the back-up Land Rover. Your mobile-tented camp is set up for your arrival each night with all meals and camp chores provided by a camp crew. There are private shower/toilet tents for each sleeping tent....view safari

3. 12 Day Legends of Zimbabwe Safari - From $4,595.00
Exceptional value pricing. This flying safari is an introduction to the game parks of Zimbabwe that offer game drives in open 4-wheel drive vehicles, game viewing by canoe, morning walks, and magnificent Victoria Falls. You may have the chance to see the Big 5. Accommodations are in a combination of two luxury permanent tented camps and for the more adventurous you can stay in mobile tented camps in Mana Pools....view safari

4. ** 15 Day Eyes on Elephant Safari to Zimbabwe - $7495.00
This award winning safari operates as an exclusive group with up to 6 persons per departure. Accommodations are a combination of first class, private mobile tents and permanent tented camps in the parks. We personally know your guides Nic Polenakis, Dave Carsons and Nick Murray who are leading the trips. We have combined the active game viewing ventures of walking in Northern and southeastern Hwange and canoeing in Mana Pools....view safari